Desert Aqueduct project dwarfs Boulder Dam in scale
Indio California April 13 a staff correspondent reports the Colorado River Aqueduct dwarfs Boulder Dam in cost, length and labor. About 8,000 workers toil in 108 miles of tunnels 18 feet high, 16 inch pipes and 37 tunnels amid desert heat and mountain cold as engineers drive toward Parker Arizona and a 10 million dollar diversion dam.
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Paskine Johnson
Indio
Calif
Poulder Dam
Arizona
California
Boulder Dam
Brock
Pusey
Beater
Colorado River
Parker
Aris
Great Boulder Dam
Ths
Termination of ATS Progreses Coll Station Extermination Report
The report details three months of $36 efforts led by George B Lay in North Carolina and other Carolinas Virginia. 9 897 pounds of bait Red Squill distributed across 14 0567 premises with costs $2 176 86. Local campaigns in 27 communities yielded 606 pounds of bait. Lay touts success and notes cooperation with 4 H club leaders for broader safety projects.
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College Station
Balwor
George B. Lay
Rodent
Biological Sur
State
Risa
Carolinas
Virginia
Carolina
Tay
Lay
Smithfield Board Offers 10 Club Scholarships and Cash
The Smithfield Tobacco Board of Trade offers two scholarships to State College and $250 in cash to the top tobacco project performers among 401 club members. Winners must have tobacco sold on Smithfield markets and plan to attend college. one winner will receive a one year State College scholarship or equivalent and $150 in cash.
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College Station
Ralfigh
State College
Smithfield Tobacco Board of Trade
L. BR. Harrill
Board of Trade
Smithfield
Hlarrill
Toacco
Rev. Cicero Floyd to Close Services on Cedar Street
Floyd and G C Collins announce final revival messages tomorrow night after conducting religious services on Cedar Street. Eleven converts reported. attendance praised as excellent. A future winner earns a one year scholarship and 100 dollars in cash.
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Cicero Floyd
G. C. Collins
Cedar Street
New School Rules Set for North Carolina Children
State school commission announced new age requirements for children entering North Carolina schools next fall. The rule states children must be 6 years old before October 1 to enroll, aligning with updated regulations for the upcoming academic year.
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North Carone
Tober
Hurricanes Wreak Havoc at Sea
A short report notes hurricanes as the worst storms faced at sea, detailing their destructive force and impact on ships and crews. Observers caution on preparedness and the perils of open ocean navigation.
Sunlight Vital to Tobacco Beds Protects Plants
April 18. Dr. R. F. Poole of the Experiment Station states sun exposure helps tobacco seed beds resist blue mold. Roll back canvas on warm days, return it before sunset. Use quick-acting nitrogen cautiously and avoid touching leaves. Do not spray. no effective treatment yet.
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College Station
Raleigh
R. F. Poole
State College
Poole
North Carolina
Illegal Operation Charge To Doctor
Coroner's jury in Goldsboro found Gretchen Warrick died of blood poisoning caused by an illegal operation performed by Dr. H. M. Person. They ordered a $6,000 bond for the doctor, and $5,000 for Ruth Johnson who aided and abetted. Dr. D. J. Rose testified Warrick made a deathbed statement about an earlier attempt at an illegal operation.
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Goldsboro
Gretchen Warrick
Pikeville
H. M. Person
Ruth Johnson
D. J. Rose
Miss Warrick
Miss Johnson
Here
Person
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Orews & Observer
Galeigh
Asheville
TALEN
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Wilmington Star
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Point Enterprise
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RH. O
Columbia State
Grableston News & Couriee
Estes
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Geidsboro
Spartanburg
Spartanbers
Spartanburg Journal
Spartanvers
Salem Journal
Winston & Sentinel
Winston Salem
Greensboro News
Greensboro
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Salisbury
Gastonia
Gaerus
Gattenta
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